Brinjal Masala Stuffed Curry
A flavorful South Indian-style Brinjal Masala Curry featuring baby eggplants cooked in a richly spiced tomato-onion gravy. Perfectly balanced and naturally vegan, this curry goes great with rice or roti and is excellent for iron intake and digestive health.
Description
Brinjal Masala Curry
Servings: 1 bowl (approx. 250g) | Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 25 mins
🧄 Ingredients
- 6–8 small brinjals (slit in quarters)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tomatoes (pureed)
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- 1½ cups water
- Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
- Optional: 1 tsp crushed peanuts or sesame for added richness
🍽️ Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add onions and sauté till golden brown. Stir in ginger garlic paste and cook until aromatic.
- Add tomato puree, turmeric, chili, and coriander powder. Cook until the mixture thickens and oil separates.
- Add slit brinjals and sauté for 2–3 minutes to coat with masala.
- Pour in water, season with salt, and cover. Cook on low heat until brinjals are soft and cooked.
- Add garam masala and optional crushed peanuts or sesame. Simmer 2 more minutes.
- Garnish with coriander and serve hot with roti or rice.
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and based on USDA data per serving (250g).
🧄 1. Ingredients List (Grouped)
For Curry Base:
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2 tbsp oil
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1 onion (finely chopped)
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2 tomatoes (pureed)
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1 tsp ginger garlic paste
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1½ cups water
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Salt to taste
For Spices:
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1 tsp cumin seeds
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½ tsp turmeric powder
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1 tsp red chili powder
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1 tsp coriander powder
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½ tsp garam masala
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Optional: 1 tsp crushed peanuts or sesame seeds
For Veggies:
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6–8 small brinjals (slit in quarters)
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Fresh coriander (for garnish)
Additional information
| calories | 160-180 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 15-20 |
| Cooking Method | Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | North Indian, South Indian |
| Diet Type | Anything, Gulten-Free, High-Fiber, Iron-Rich, Veg, Vegan |
| Fat | 5-10 |
| Fiber | 4-6 |
| Health Goal | Healthy lifestyle, Weight loss |
| Prep Time | 10-15 mins |
| Protein | 0-5 |
| Special Category | Kids Special, Lunch Box Ideas, Party Recipes, Weight Loss |
| Taste / Flavor | Spicy |
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